MLK Quotes – Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial – Washington, D.C.

In honor of MLK Day, I’ve listed 10 of my favorite inspirational quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They are not in any particular order. The photos were taken during our trip to visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?”

“The time is always right to do what is right.”

“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”

“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.”

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.